2006-10-05 05:45:01 · 13 answers · asked by josified 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Do the research, please, people who are answering that twins DO NOT have identical DNA!! Yes, they DO. But fingerprints are different.
From Ask Yahoo (and other sources as well):
"A search on "identical twins DNA" led us into a fascinating world of genetics, cloning, and the old nature vs nurture debate.
As we soon learned, identical twins, formed when one fertilized egg splits, are the only people in the world with identical DNA. Fraternal twins, on the other hand, are formed when two different eggs are fertilized. Genetically speaking, fraternal twins are no closer than normal siblings, sharing only about 50% of their genes.
Although identical twins have the same genotype, or DNA, they have different phenotypes, meaning that the same DNA is expressed in different ways.
Traits determined by phenotype, such as fingerprints and physical appearance, are the result of "the interaction of the individual¿s genes and the developmental environment in the uterus." Thus, a DNA test can't determine the difference between identical twins, while a simple fingerprint can. "
2006-10-05 06:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do Twins Have Identical Fingerprints
2016-11-02 14:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Monozygotic twins are genetically identical (unless there has been a mutation in development) and they are the same gender. They generally look alike. Fine physical details such as fingerprints will, however, differ. As they mature, identical twins often become less alike because of lifestyle choices or external influences. Genetically speaking, the children of identical twins are half-siblings rather than cousins.
Studies have shown that identical twins reared in different environments share similar personality traits, mannerisms, job choices, attitudes, and interests. These findings add to the belief that many behaviors are derived from genes.
Identical twins have identical DNA but differing environmental influences throughout their lives affect which genes are switched on or off. This is called epigenetic modification.
2006-10-05 05:53:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mye 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
they have the same dna but different fingerprints, i don't believe fingerprints have anything to do with dna. I am a twin so i know that is a fact
2006-10-05 13:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by THEBurgerKing 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
RE:
Do identical twins have the same fingerprints.....DNA ect?
2015-08-02 00:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just reading up on this a couple of weeks ago. No, identical twins do not have the same finger prints and yes, they do share the exact same DNA. In fact, if two brothers were to have sex with a woman ... and it resulted in a pregnancy, they would never be able to know who the biological father was ... hmmm, then BOTH brothers would be responsible for child support ... wow.
2006-10-05 15:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Carol♥ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, identical twins have the same DNA because they came from the same egg at conception. Identical twins are the result of the egg splitting during pregnency and two fetuses develop.
2006-10-05 05:50:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Same DNA, different fingerprints.
2006-10-05 05:49:26 · answer #8 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
identical twins fingerprints dna ect: https://tinyurl.im/e/do-identical-twins-have-the-same-fingerprints-dna-ect
2015-05-14 11:22:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no prints are different and dna also but very similar
if you have a twin brother it does not mean if you have problem like reign disease that i'll be compatible for example
but indeed DNA is similar
2006-10-05 09:05:31 · answer #10 · answered by Moonlila 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋